That one way motion combines with the back and forth motion at the bottom of the agitator to move garments through the water during the agitate cycle.
Replace dog ears whirlpool washer.
The agitator dogs grip the teeth inside the agitator to create a one way ratcheting motion in the upper part of the agitator.
Dogs catch on a cam inside the agitator.
This diy washer repair guide explains how to replace the agitator dogs in a top load washer.
These agitator dogs are a necess.
How to replace dog ears on a washing machine agitator.
Dog ears in a washing machine agitator are also called dogs cogs or agitator directional cogs.
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Originally recorded september 6 2016.
With matt as cameram.